Summer Pre-College Assistant Resident Director

Skidmore College • Saratoga Springs, NY

3d • $7,195 • Onsite

About The Position

Summer Pre-College Assistant Resident Director The Skidmore Summer Pre-College Program offers academically advanced high school students from across the U.S. the opportunity to enroll in undergraduate courses for credit, primarily as residential students. The Assistant Resident Director (Assistant RD) supports the Resident Director (RD) in the day-to-day management of the residential experience and contributes to student supervision, staff support, and community development. Working closely with the RD, the Assistant RD helps ensure student safety, policy implementation, and smooth residence hall operations within a program serving predominantly minors. The Assistant RD lives on campus and helps supervise a team of Resident Assistants (RAs), providing operational and relational support while gaining advanced residential leadership experience. This role requires collaboration with the RD, Pre-College Program Director, and campus partners to foster a safe, inclusive, and academically supportive living-learning environment. This role is designed as a bridge into Resident Director-level leadership. It is a rewarding residential leadership position requiring nights, weekends, and on-call coverage.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or current graduate study in education, student affairs, or a related field.
• Residence Life experience in high school or college residential settings.
• Experience working with high school students or young adults in educational environments.
• Demonstrated leadership, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Strong communication, judgment, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage variable schedules, on-call responsibilities, and a fast-paced residential environment while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
• On-line application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of Three References

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory or senior RA experience.
• Experience in pre-college, summer residential, or intensive academic programs.
• Interest in pursuing residential life or student affairs leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Residential Support & Student Experience Live in the Pre-College residence hall for the full program duration (June 22–August 2).
• Maintain a visible, accessible presence for students and staff.
• Support community building, residential programming, and student engagement.
• Supervise weekend trips and co-curricular activities.
• Provide student guidance and assist with parent/guardian communication as appropriate.
• Supervision, Safety & Conduct Support enforcement of College and program policies, including Protection of Minors protocols.
• Participate in the on-call rotation and assist in responding to student concerns, incidents, and emergencies, including accompanying students for off-site care via Campus Safety escort.
• Document incidents, monitor follow-up, and escalate complex conduct or safety matters to the RD.
• Assist with student permissions and daily operational coordination.
• Staff Leadership & Program Operations Participate in pre-program onboarding and co-facilitate staff training (June 22–26).
• Support supervision of RAs, including meetings, mentorship, duty coordination, and accountability; serve as an RA if and as needed.
• Assist with Arrival Day (June 29) and Departure Day (August 1) logistics.
• Assume RD responsibilities one day per week, taking the lead on residence hall supervision.
• Help maintain program records, activity logs, and evaluations.
• Collaborate with the RD on residential programming and operational planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $7,195 salary plus single-occupancy residence hall housing and a full dining hall meal plan for the duration of the contract (estimated value: $3,162).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time